paper kite

Homemade wind toy

A paper kite is a simple kite made from paper stretched over a lightweight frame, typically of bamboo or wooden sticks.

The term also refers to a large butterfly species (*Idea leuconoe*) native to Southeast Asia, whose pale wings with black markings flutter slowly like a kite drifting on the wind.

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tissue · bamboo · tail · sky · clear skies · soaring · high flyer · delicate · origami · craft · glide · colorful · flutter · breeze · flying · handmade · festival · beach

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Opposites
flight mechanism

paper kitedrone

Unmanned flying machine

helicopter · hot air balloon · rocket · glider

technological sophistication

paper kitepower kite

Steerable kite producing significant pull

stunt kite · parafoil

sophistication/technology

paper kitepower kite

Steerable kite producing significant pull

paraglider · hang glider · box kite

Family

paper, kite, papers, papered, papering, papery, paperwork, paperback, kites

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G